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Salary: $21.26 - $32.95 Hourly
Location : 1800 West Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-SRPT
Department: PHARMACY - 7171
Opening Date: 08/15/2026
Closing Date: 8/28/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Position Summary
EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS)
COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE
As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada's highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.
UMC is home to Nevada's ONLY Nonprofit Level I Trauma Center, Verified Burn Center, and Multi-Organ Transplant Center. In 2026, we became the FIRST and ONLY Magnet®-Recognized hospital in the state, reflecting UMC's nursing professionalism, teamwork, and superiority in patient care.
Position Summary:
Oversee the operation of a specific functionality within the Pharmacy Services Department by acting as lead. Assigns work; monitors work flow; analyzes statistics; ensures quality assurance and provides direction to staff within the parameters of the assigned function. Schedules, trains and coordinates other Pharmacy Technicians as well as performs the functions of a Pharmacy Technician.
Job Requirement
Education/Experience:
Equivalent to graduation from high school; three (3) years of experience as a pharmacy technician.
Licensing/Certification Requirements:
Valid State of Nevada Certification as a Pharmacy Technician.
Additional Position Requirements

• Experience managing, implementing and upgrading Pyxis automated dispensing cabinets, Pyxis A-Stations and Knowledge Portal.
• Experience as a Pyxis Server administrator.
• Experience providing operational and hardware support.
• Experience working the Medication Safety Committees/Officer to promote safe medication practices.
• Knowledge and experience in formulary and user management on the Pyxis server.
• Knowledge and experience working with and troubleshooting the Pyxis to EHR interface.
• Experience modifying daily reports to ensure the support of the Pyxis medication delivery system.
• A minimum of five years inpatient Pharmacy Technician experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements
Knowledge of:
Federal, state and/or county guidelines, rules and regulations associated with the distribution of medications; pharmacy standards of practice; basics of drug indications and drug interactions; medical terminology; trade and generic drug names; basic compounding techniques; aseptic compounding technique; personal and mainframe computers; routes of administration for standard medications; storage requirements for standard medications; department and hospital safety practices and procedures; patient rights; age specific patient care practices; infection control policies and practices; handling, storage, use and disposal of hazardous materials; department and hospital emergency response policies and procedures.
Skill in:
Coordinating staff schedules to cover work flow; evaluating quality control; assigning and monitoring the work of others; Applying basic knowledge of appropriate dosage and frequency for standard medications; utilizing equipment associated with area of responsibility; utilizing a computer and specific application software; performing pharmaceutical calculations; preparing and maintaining accurate counts and records; organizing and prioritizing work; applying aseptic technique to compounding medications; communicating with a wide variety of people from diverse socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all personnel contacted in the course of duties; efficient, effective and safe use of equipment.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Mobility to work in a typical clinical setting and use standard equipment, stamina to remain standing and/or walk for extended periods of time, vision to read printed materials and VDT screens, hearing and speech to communicate effectively in-person and over the telephone. Strength and agility to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work requires handling medications classified as hazardous materials.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this classification.
The University Medical Center of Southern Nevada offers a comprehensive & competitive benefits package:

• Employer Paid Pension Plan through Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System "PERS"! https://www.nvpers.org/front
  • Vesting in the pension plan after 5 years of qualifying employment!
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - Less than $20 per paycheck for employee-only coverage
• Consolidated Annual Leave (CAL) - CAL is used for personal leave, holidays (twelve scheduled holidays per year), doctor appointments, vacation, and sick days up to 16 consecutive scheduled work hours (short-term sick leave), etc.
• Extended Illness Bank (a/k/a Sick Bank)
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Comprehensive Group Health Insurance Plan
• Nevada has no State Income Tax
• No Social Security (FICA) Deduction

THE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER OF SOUTHERN NEVADA IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
01
I understand that I must FULLY complete the application including my education and work experience and that all answers to the experience questions below must be supported by documented work history. Incomplete applications or applications missing relevant work history information (including current UMC employment if applicable) will not be considered.

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have a valid NV Pharmacy Technician license?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have a minimum of three (3) years experience as a Pharmacy Technician?

• Yes
• No

05
What best will you describe your knowledge, skill, and experience relevant to this position? SELECT AS MANY AS APPLY.

• Experience managing, implementing and upgrading Pyxis automated dispensing cabinets, Pyxis A-Stations and Knowledge Portal.
• Experience as a Pyxis Server administrator.
• Experience providing operational and hardware support.
• Experience working the Medication Safety Committees/Officer to promote safe medication practices.
• Knowledge and experience in formulary and user management on the Pyxis server.
• Knowledge and experience working with and troubleshooting the Pyxis to EHR interface.
• Experience modifying daily reports to ensure the support of the Pyxis medication delivery system.
• None of the Above

06
UMC is a Union facility, and all shifts are bid on by seniority in the department.This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule to support department operations, which may include varying shifts, weekends, holidays, evenings, nights, and/or on-call responsibilities as needed. Are you able to meet these scheduling requirements?

• Yes
• No

07
(Shift) If No, please explain:
08
Should I be selected to move to the next steps in the hiring process, I am aware this communication may be sent via email (@governmentjob.com) notification (versus phone).

• Yes, I am aware further communication regarding this position, may be sent in writing

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